German Editions and Kindle Unlimited

My German editions have been enrolled in Kindle Unlimited for a while, but that’s about to change.

Die schon Braut, The Beauty Bride book one of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix in its German edition

Three of the books in the Jewels of Kinfairlie series in German came out of KU on August 8 – the German edition of The Beauty Bride was not enrolled in KU, nor is the series boxed set – while the others will finish their terms on August 12. That includes three of the Champions of St. Euphemia books and The Wolf & the Witch.

I also will format and publish the trade paperback edition of The Wolf & the Witch in German, which somehow I didn’t already do.

Once that’s all done and the links are updated, I’ll make the German edition of The Beauty Bride free.

Links are populating for the Jewels of Kinfairlie at other portals. 🙂

German Edition of The Jewels of Kinfairlie Bundle

The Jewels of Kinfairlie digital Boxed Set is now available in German. It will go into KU at the same time as The Beauty Bride and is available at Amazon now.


The Jewels of Kinfairlie digutal bundle, including all four works on the Scottish medieval romance series by Claire Delacroix, German edition

Vier magische mittelalterliche Liebesromane von Claire Delacroix, der „Königin der mittelalterlichen Liebesgeschichten“. Lernen Sie die schalkhaften Geschwister der liebenswerten Familie von Kinfairlie kennen und begleiten Sie sie bei ihren Abenteuern auf der Suche nach der wahren Liebe.

In Die schöne Braut ist Madeline entsetzt über den Entschluss ihres älteren Bruders, sie gegen ihren Willen zu verheiraten. Als er ihre Hand an einen geächteten Söldner versteigert, flieht sie vor den beiden, denn sie ist sich sicher, dass ihr Schicksal schlimmer nicht sein könnte. Aber Rhys FitzHenry ist kein Mann, der aufgibt, was ihm lieb und teuer ist, und Madeline in ihrer stolzen Schönheit hat sein Herz erobert. Kann ein rauer Ritter sie mit Geschichten verzaubern und sie überzeugen, seine wahre Ehefrau zu werden, oder üben seine Feinde vorher Vergeltung?

In Die rosenrote Braut ist Vivienne davon überzeugt, dass nur das Schicksal einen so wundersamen heimlichen Liebhaber in ihr Gemach führen konnte, doch als der Morgen graut, wird sie von ihrem Geliebten verschleppt. Erik weiß, dass er den Lammergeiers Gerechtigkeit mit Gewalt abringen muss, zumal das Schicksal seiner kleinen Töchter auf dem Spiel steht. Ist Vivienne in der Lage, diesem verwundeten Highlander beim Kampf um sein Erbe zu helfen, und kann sie sein Herz für sich gewinnen?

In Die schneeweiße Braut sucht Eleanor am Weihnachtsabend Zuflucht auf Kinfairlie. Die Schwestern des Laird von Kinfairlie kommen zu dem Schluss, dass die schöne Witwe die perfekte Ehefrau für ihren Bruder wäre. Alexander verliert schnell sein Herz an Eleanor, doch als ihre Geheimnisse enthüllt werden, fürchtet er, dass er ihr zu früh zu sehr vertraut hat. Bringt Eleanors Vergangenheit die Zukunft des Ritters, der ihr Herz erobert hat, in Gefahr oder kann sie ihn vor dem drohenden Unheil bewahren, das sie verfolgt?

Diese digitale Ausgabe enthält alle drei mittelalterlichen Romane der Trilogie Die Juwelen von Kinfairlie – Die schöne Braut, Die rosenrote Braut, Die schneeweiße Braut – sowie die daran anknüpfende Kurzgeschichte Die Ballade von Rosamunde.

German Editions of The Beauty Bride

The German editions of The Beauty Bride, book one of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval romances, has reverted to me, so I’ve republished it in new editions in both ebook and trade paperback. The other three ebooks are enrolled in Kindle Unlimited – I’ll add The Beauty Bride to KU once the old edition comes down from all other retailers, but it’s available now at Amazon.

Amazon is dislinclined to link the old and new edition, which means that the reviews on the old edition have vanished. If you posted a review and are inclined to do so again on the new edition, I would appreciate it. Books without reviews look so lonely!

The new trade paperback is available now at Amazon, but is working its way through the distribution chain to other retailers.


Die schon Braut, The Beauty Bride book one of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix in its German edition

Höhergeschätzt als Gold sind die Juwelen von Kinfairlie und nur die Würdigsten dürfen um ihre Liebe kämpfen … Der Laird von Kinfairlie hat fünf unverheiratete Schwestern – jede für sich ein Kleinod. Und er hat keine andere Wahl, als sie in aller Eile zu verheiraten.

Lady Madelines Herz ist nicht käuflich zu erwerben … vor allem nicht durch einen verrufenen Geächteten wie Rhys FitzHenry. Und doch wurde Madelines Hand verkauft, an keinen anderen als an diesen kampfesmüden Krieger, auf den ein Kopfgeld ausgesetzt ist. Eine pflichtgetreuere Maid würde dem Befehl des Lairds vielleicht Folge leisten und ihr Schicksal widerspruchslos annehmen, doch Madeline war noch nie gehorsam. Sie beschließt, fortzulaufen, und denkt nicht im Traum daran, dass Rhys sie verfolgen könnte.

Sie erwartet nicht, dass dieser wortkarge Mann ihr den Hof macht, indem er ihr fantasievolle Geschichten erzählt, und noch viel weniger, dass jeder seiner packenden Berichte eine Narbe auf seiner Seele enthüllt, die er hinter einem Schutzschild verborgen hält. Es ist für sie unvorstellbar, dass ein Mann wie Rhys ihr Herz in Gefahr bringen könnte, während er selbst so wenig von seinen eigenen Gefühlen verrät. Als Rhys’ Vergangenheit seine Zukunft bedroht, fasst Madeline den Entschluss, ihm blind zu vertrauen. Sie geht das Wagnis ein, zu glauben, dass er unschuldig ist – und riskiert ihr Leben für eine Leidenschaft, die wertvoller ist als das kostbarste Juwel.

„Ein gefühlvoller historischer Liebesroman, der im Mittelalter spielt.“—Publishers Weekly


Die schöne Braut ist auch als Hörbuch in englischer Sprache erhältlich.


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Blood Brothers is enrolled in Kindle Unlimited!

As promised, the Blood Brothers series of medieval romances have been enrolled in Kindle Unlimited for one 90-day term, starting today. They’ll return to wide distribution (and my online store) after July 3 when that term ends. Only the first two books have ever been in KU, so here’s a chance for subscribers to binge the series.

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The Wolf & the Witch

The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers trilogy of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Denied his rightful legacy, Maximilian de Vries devised a plan to avenge himself upon his father and see his own future secured. Allied with his two half-brothers, he descends upon ancient and mysterious Kilderrick, determined to seize the keep once promised to him, regardless of the price. A woman rumored to be a witch is the sole one bold enough to defy him but Maximilian has a solution—he will take her to wife, whether she be willing or nay, and seal his claim.

But this powerful warrior has yet to match wits with Alys Armstrong, a maiden with a thirst for vengeance and a fury that might exceed his own. Alys has no intention of capitulating to the proud and powerful rogue who stole everything from her—no matter how seductive his touch might be—and she does not share his compulsion to fight fair.

Bitter enemies from the outset, Maximilian and Alys’ match is a battle of wills. When passion flares, will either of them be able to resist temptation? And when Kilderrick itself is in peril, will they join forces to save the holding they each prize—and the unexpected love they value above all else?

Five star review for The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

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The Hunter & the Heiress

The Hunter & the Heiress, book two of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Nothing could be further from Amaury de Vries’ expectations than joining his half-brother’s company of mercenaries in the wilds of Scotland. A knight and a champion at the joust, he expected to inherit a holding—until the man he has known as his father revealed a terrible truth and disavowed him. Left with nothing, Amaury rides to Kilderrick, where he loses his heart to a beautiful noblewoman in the forest. A practical man, he knows he has no right to court the lady, but when she is abducted, Amaury follows, determined to fulfill his knightly duty by aiding a damsel in distress.

Elizabeth d’Acron has been a pawn and a prize, pursued for her father’s wealthy holding, and wants only to be desired for herself. Seized again, she vows she will surrender to no man—even the handsome knight who comes to her rescue. And truly, there could be no one more vexing than this confident yet inscrutable man, so concerned with duty that he could be wrought of stone—but Elizabeth soon learns that she can trust Amaury to defend her at any cost. She does not expect the seductive fire awakened by his touch, much less his conquest of her wary heart—but has she fallen in love with a man whose affections are already claimed?

Snared between duty and passion, Amaury finds himself beguiled by the lady who challenges his every expectation, but knows he has little to offer her. But when Elizabeth is threatened by a former suitor who will not be refused, Amaury risks his all in her defense, hoping it will be enough. But can he intervene in time? And will love alone convince Elizabeth to place her hand in his for all time?

Five Star review for The Hunter & the Heiress, book two of the Blood Brothers series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

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The Dragon & the Damsel

The Dragon & the Damsel, book three of the Blood Brothers trilogy of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

A mercenary convinced that each man must see to his own survival first, Rafael has learned to savor the moment and its pleasures. He is interested solely in conquest and coin, not any promise of the future—until an alluring maiden challenges him, defying him to stake a claim. Rafael cannot resist Ceara with her flame-red hair and keen wits, but their cat-and-mouse game takes a dangerous turn when Ceara is stolen by her kin. Rafael cannot stand aside when the damsel’s survival is at risk—though if she has stolen his shielded heart, she must never know of his weakness…

Ceara fled an arranged marriage, determined to wed for love or not at all. A horsewoman and huntress herself, she has encountered no man worthy of her affection—until she matches wits with Rafael, with his flashing eyes and seductive touch. She knows the handsome warrior seeks only one prize from her, but hopes to steal his heart. When she is captured and compelled to return to her betrothed, she is thrilled that Rafael lends chase. When he claims her as his own bride, Ceara dares to hope for more than a marriage of convenience.

But Rafael appears to be interested solely in conquest and passion, and their match becomes a battle of wills. Will Ceara be cast aside when her newfound spouse is offered the prize he desires above all else? Warrior and damsel, can these two wounded souls learn to surrender the truth of their hearts—before their union is shattered forever?

Five Star review for The Dragon & the Damsel, book three of the Blood Brothers series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

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The Scot & the Sorceress

The Scot and the Sorceress, book four of the Blood Brothers trilogy by Claire Delacroix

Embittered by his losses and thwarted in his pursuit of vengeance, Murdoch is sworn to avenge his father by striking a blow against his enemy, the Silver Wolf. But the wise woman of the woods offers herself in exchange for peace, Murdoch cannot resist temptation. The mysterious beauty lights a fire in his blood, a need for more than vengeance, and Murdoch finds himself enchanted.

Nyssa is blessed with visions of the future to come, but believes that she is the last of her lineage of healers. When she dreams that her sister’s daughter yet lives but is in peril, she knows she must find the child, defend her and teach her. She strikes a bargain with Murdoch, a warrior with fearsome fighting skills, to aid in her quest, never guessing that her need for his touch will be so overwhelmingly powerful—or that she has the power to heal his wounds from the past.

Bound together by passion, Murdoch and Nyssa journey north to confront the shadows of her past. When Nyssa surrenders to her enemies for the sake of her sister’s child, Murdoch realizes that he must defend justice everywhere, beginning with the rescue of his beloved—no matter the cost to himself. Can Nyssa and Murdoch each relinquish the burden of the past to claim the promise of a future together?

Five star review for The Scot & the Sorceress, book four of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

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Blood Brothers Special Editions – and Kindle Unlimited

The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix, special hardcover edition
The Wolf & the Witch special hardcover edition dust jacket

The Kickstarter campaign for the new special editions of my Blood Brothers series ended on Saturday night. It not only funded but we reached stretch goals to add the Blood Brothers map and nine family trees into the new editions, as well as two sets of postcards and one set of bookmarks, printed for backers of signed books and as digital downloads for all backers. I also added some pretty spiral bound notebooks this time and will be doing that in future campaigns, too.

What happens next is the fulfillment, which will be all behind the scenes (pretty much in my dining room.)

Two other things are happening now that the campaign is completed. First, there’s a pre-order available in my online store for these new print editions. The Kickstarter fulfillment will be completed first, then the books ordered through this pre-order. If you pre-order before June 1, your books will be ordered in June and ship to you in July. These editions are signed, so they will ship from Canada.

See the Blood Brothers pre-order at Deborah Cooke’s Books.

The Dragon & the Damsel, book three of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix, special hardcover edition
The Dragon & the Damsel special hardcover edition dust jacket

You might notice that the special edition e-books aren’t listed there. That’s because Blood Brothers will be enrolled for a 90-day term in Kindle Unlimited. The first two books have been in KU before, but not the last two, so you’ll be able to binge the series there. The plan is for the books to be enrolled by the beginning of April, which will take their 90-day term through the end of June, but that will depend upon how promptly the other portals remove the books from sale. They have to be available exclusively at Amazon for their KU term.

Yesterday, I began to unpublish the four books from portals with long distribution chains, so depending where you shop, they may be vanishing. The last place I’ll unpublish them is my own online store, since it updates immediately.

My next Kickstarter campaign will be for a new hardcover omnibus edition of my fantasy YA Dragon Diaries trilogy. Watch the blog on my Deborah Cooke site for more details about that.